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Parliament approves National Defence University Bill
Parliament has approved legislation establishing the National Defence University (NDU), a move expected to transform military education and strengthen research, training and policy development in Ghana's defence and security sector.
NDC suffering from the ‘curse of majority’ in Parliament – Baffour Awuah
Vice-Chairman of Parliament’s Subsidiary Legislation Committee and member of the Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has accused the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) of allowing its parliamentary majority to undermine the principles of accountability and transparency it pro...
Are walkouts in parliament truly democratic?
The late Minister for Environment once made a memorable remark on the floor of Parliament before his untimely passing that “The Minority has staged more walkouts than their total numbers in Parliament.”
Cabinet approves $300m World Bank facility for SHS infrastructure, Parliament to consider deal Tuesday
Cabinet has approved a proposed $300 million World Bank financing package to support infrastructure expansion in senior high schools, with Parliament expected to consider the agreement on Tuesday, July 21. Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu announced the approval during the Government Accountability Series in Accra...
Parliament passes Energy Sector Levies amendment; fuel oil levy rises to GH¢1.93 per litre
Parliament has passed the Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introducing changes to the Energy Sector Levies Act, 2025, aimed at strengthening revenue mobilisation and addressing abuses within the country’s fuel subsidy regime. The amendment increases the Energy Sector Shortfall and Debt Repayment Levy on fue...
NAPO urges Parliament to reconsider Anti-LGBTQ Bill amid controversy
Dr Matthew Opoku-Prempeh, the 2024 Vice-Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and former Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, has called on Parliament to re-engage and reconsider the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025.
Bagbin seeks consensus talks after ‘surprise’ passage of anti-LGBTQ bill
The Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has expressed surprise at the passage of the country’s controversial anti-LGBTQ legislation, saying he expected lawmakers to only begin detailed consideration of the bill before its approval. Bagbin said he has summoned parliamentary leadership for urgent discussi...
Defend democratic governance – Mahama Ayariga rallies young citizens
The Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has urged Ghanaians, especially young people, to defend and stand by Parliament and other organs of democracy, stressing that it is only in Parliament that different political parties can exist under the country’s constitutional dispensation. He consequently urged the...
Parliament passes Maritime Offences Bill to combat piracy and strengthen maritime security
Parliament has passed the Maritime and Related Offences Bill, 2026, paving the way for a stronger legal framework to combat piracy, armed robbery at sea and other maritime crimes in Ghana’s territorial waters. The legislation criminalises piracy, armed robbery at sea and related offences while domesticating key provisi...
Parliament ratifies air services agreements with six countries to boost connectivity
Parliament has ratified bilateral air services agreements between Ghana and six countries in a move expected to strengthen international air connectivity and facilitate the expansion of passenger and cargo services. The agreements, signed between 2018 and 2023, were presented to Parliament by the Minister for Transport...
Parliament approves US$300m World Bank facility to transform secondary education
Parliament has approved a US$300 million credit facility from the International Development Association (IDA) to finance the Secondary Education Transformation for Access, Relevance and Results for Jobs (STARR-J) Project. The facility is expected to expand access to secondary education, improve the quality and relevanc...
Parliament postpones debate on 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review to July 28
Parliament has deferred debate on the 2026 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review to Tuesday, July 28, to allow Members of Parliament more time to examine the budget statement presented by Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson. The debate, which was expected to commence on Friday following the presentation of the review on Thu...